Cream Cheese Apple Muffins

Indulge in the perfect fusion of cozy fall flavors and creamy decadence with these irresistible Cream Cheese Apple Muffins. These bakery-style treats feature a tender, cinnamon-kissed apple muffin base bursting with juicy apple chunks and a luscious, sweetened cream cheese center that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfectly spiced and delightfully moist, they’re easy to whip up in under an hour, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these muffins are a delightful blend of comforting flavors and textures that will quickly become a family favorite. Keywords: Cream Cheese Apple Muffins, apple muffins with cream cheese, fall baking recipes, easy muffin recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.33 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners or grease the cups well.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 7

Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the apple batter.

Step 8

Drop a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cup.

Step 9

Top with more apple batter to cover the cream cheese mixture, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Cream Cheese Apple Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1138.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3029.4

Total Fat 125.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 44.5g
Cholesterol 505.9mg	0%
Sodium 2674.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 441.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 241.7g
Protein 50.5g	0%

Vitamin D 160.5IU	0%
Calcium 499.8mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 1077.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 57.0%